Senior Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Jacobs in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis for water and wastewater projects. You will develop technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications with support from local and national experts, and mentor junior engineers.

You will use structural software (STAAD.Pro, SAP2000) and office tools in a hybrid work environment, collaborating with a broad network of engineers to deliver safe, compliant facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a structural engineer.
• P.E. license required; S.E. license Hawaii or reciprocity within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis; Masters preferred.
• 5+ years in municipal/industrial water and wastewater projects or related heavy civil/industrial experience.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and managing time/budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Design and supervise structural aspects for water/wastewater facilities and pump stations.
• Collaborate with local and national experts across disciplines.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
• Support construction phase services and client communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Time management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

Masters in Structural Engineering (desired)

Tools

STAAD.PRO

TEDDS

SAP2000

RAM Elements

RAM Structural System

Mathcad

Bluebeam

Word

Excel

OneNote

Teams

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs we are challenging today, to reinvent tomorrow and we understand our employees are the resource that will help us achieve that goal. If you enjoy solving challenges and working with local, national and international teams to implement new solutions, then you have the passion we need to reinvent tomorrow.

We are currently looking for a team focused and dedicated Senior Structural Engineer in Honolulu, HI. As a member of our team, you will actively be working with our network of structural engineers responsible for conventional design and design/build projects for water and wastewater clients. You’ll be challenged with leading and designing facilities such as water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities for water and wastewater plants and conveyance and storage systems. This role will require you to lead the development of project specific technical reports, calculations, construction drawings and technical specifications with the support of local and national experts.

At Jacobs you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career through networking and internal mentorship programs. Our structural engineers have a proven track record of becoming technical experts, managers and client facing leads. You will also have the opportunity to work with a variety of smart and 3D software tools.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum 10 years of experience working as a structural engineer
• Professional Engineer, (P.E.) license
• Structural Engineer, (S.E.) licensed in Hawaii, or eligible to obtain license through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis with a Masters degree in structural engineering highly desired.
• Minimum 5 years experience with municipal or industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems
• Alternatively heavy civil (dams and hydro‑electric), industrial or mining experience will be considered
• Construction phase support services for the types of projects listed above
• Experience working in a multi-discipline project teams
• Team oriented with strong capability to learn, mentor, and work independently while managing time and budget
• Experience with structural design and analysis software (STAAD.PRO, TEDDS, SAP2000, RAM Elements, RAM Structural System, Mathcad)
• Experience with office programs (WORD, EXCEL, OneNote, Teams) and review software (Bluebeam)
• U.S. Citizenship

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $110,600.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 24, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.